Project and Programme Management and Defence Leadership

What you will learn Project and programme management disciplines are relatively new and as such, many leaders including very senior ones may not have had the opportunity to think about the role of leaders in delivery. The course will have something for people at all levels: the new team member, the newly appointed project manager, the donor or sponsor and the senior practitioner.
Core content The course will comprise a combination of plenary lectures and discussions, case studies and practical exercises. The overarching approach to learning will be problem based and experiential. Key curriculum topics will include: Strategy and the Project Life Cycle Business Case Scope Management and Scheduling Budget and Cash Flow Estimating Risk Management Organisation Structures & Roles Soft Skills (inc. teamwork, communication and leadership) Multi-cultural management Programme Management Introduction to portfolio management. On successful completion of the course the student will be able to: Understand the basic theoretical concepts that underpin effective project management and its links to programme management Describe published Bodies of Knowledge and distinguish between BoKs (APM, PMI) and a method (PRINCE2, MSP) Explain the lifecycle approach, its principles, application and benefits Understand the relationship between business strategies, portfolios, programmes and projects Critique project management tools and techniques, and be aware of their intelligent application and limitations Assess appropriate use of a range of 'hard' and 'soft' skills to a variety of project scenarios Recognise what is meant by appropriate governance in project and programme management and be able to define the responsibilities of key players. This course may also be offered as a Masters’ level credit-rated short course, to suitably qualified applicants, which may be credited towards a part-time MSc in Security Sector Management.